Across The Wire

  1. Firmament Recapitalizes Whitecap Waste 5/14/2024

    Firmament, a provider of structured equity capital solutions to small- and medium-sized enterprises, announced today its strategic investment in Whitecap Waste, one of the leading waste collection service companies in southern West Virginia. Whitecap Waste represents Firmament's 8th platform investment in environmental services since inception.

  2. Simplified Environmental Solutions (SES) Expands Zero Waste To Landfill Operations To New Locations In Salt Lake City, Utah And Kansas City, Missouri 5/9/2024

    Simplified Environmental Solutions (SES), an innovator in true zero waste to landfill material processing and management, has announced the opening of two new full-service locations: Salt Lake City, Utah and Kansas City, Missouri.

  3. Reworld™ And Goodwill Keystone Area Introduce Free Electronic Waste Recycling In 22 Central And Southeastern Pennsylvania Counties 5/7/2024

    Today, Reworld™, in partnership with Goodwill Keystone Area, unveiled a new initiative to provide free electronic waste recycling across 22 central and southeastern Pennsylvania counties.

  4. LYB To Build Integrated Plastic Waste Recycling Hub In Knapsack 4/29/2024

    LyondellBasell (LYB) has secured a location for an integrated plastic waste recycling hub south of an existing industrial park in Knapsack, Germany, signing a land lease agreement with YNCORIS GmbH & Co. KG

  5. 2024 Tainan International Green Industry EXPO Showcases Cutting-Edge Sustainable Technologies And Global Collaboration 4/18/2024

    The "2024 Tainan International Green Industry EXPO" is set to open grandly from May 30 to June 1 at ICC TAINAN, showcasing everything from smart energy solutions to innovative environmental technologies, highlighting the forefront of global sustainable development.

  6. Celestial Seasonings® Reinforces Commitment To Sustainability By Eliminating An Estimated 165,000 Pounds Of Plastic Waste Annually 4/1/2024

    Celestial Seasonings is proud to announce a significant step forward in its commitment to improving the sustainability of its packaging. The global specialty tea brand will no longer include plastic overwrap on the boxes of more than 130 teas, a move estimated to eliminate up to 165,000 pounds of plastic waste from landfills in 2024 alone1.

  7. Blue Planet Acquires Vac-Tech To Advance Innovation In Hazardous Waste Management 3/27/2024

    Blue Planet Environmental Solutions Pte. Ltd. (Blue Planet®) a global force in sustainable waste management solutions announces the acquisition of Vac-Tech Engineering Pte Ltd achieving a significant milestone in its commitment to circular economy.

  8. Dr. Martens Launches Genix Nappa Collection Made From Reclaimed Leather, In Partnership With Gen Phoenix 3/26/2024

    Today, Dr. Martens launches its latest innovative Genix Nappa collection made from reclaimed leather from Gen Phoenix, the world's first sustainable recycled leather company at scale. The collection aims to tackle waste by rescuing leather offcuts that would otherwise be destined for landfill and uses them to create a soft yet durable new material.

  9. Eastman Selected By U.S. Department Of Energy To Receive Up To $375 Million Investment For Its Second U.S. Molecular Recycling Project 3/25/2024

    Eastman (NYSE: EMN) today announced significant progress towards its leadership in the circular economy.

  10. Frontier Waste Solutions Continues North Texas Expansion With Acquisition Of 380 McKinney C&D Landfill 3/21/2024

    Frontier Waste Solutions ("Frontier") is pleased to announce the successful completion of its acquisition of 380 McKinney C&D Landfill ("380 McKinney"). Operating since August 2019, 380 McKinney is a privately-owned and permitted Type IV construction & demolition landfill.